Opportunity Information: Apply for NWRS 22521 1201
Apply for NWRS 22521 1201
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.663 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2012 and posted on Feb 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $137,645.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $137,645.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande," is a continuation cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically connected to the San Andres National Wildlife Refuge (SANWR) in New Mexico (Region 2) for fiscal year 2012. Rather than launching a brand-new program, the notice focuses on modifying an existing agreement that supports the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program. The geographic emphasis is the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande, running from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico state line, an area where flows and habitat conditions have major implications for riparian and wetland health.
The core purpose of the modification is to enable USFWS to provide financial assistance through grant agreements with two local irrigation districts. The practical goal behind these arrangements is to purchase water rights and then dedicate the acquired water to wildlife and habitat restoration needs along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. In other words, the funding is aimed at securing legal rights to water so that water can be made available for ecological purposes, including restoring or maintaining native habitats that depend on river flows or associated wetland conditions.
The public benefits described in the announcement center on improving environmental conditions in a river system that supports sensitive native species and important habitat types. By increasing the availability of water for habitat restoration, the project is intended to support endangered species recovery efforts, strengthen management of wetland and riparian areas, and promote healthier ecosystem function more broadly. This can include improving seasonal or base flows needed for native vegetation, enhancing wetland inundation patterns, and supporting the overall integrity of river-associated habitats that are often stressed by competing water demands.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NWRS 22521 1201, categorized as a continuation, and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically implies substantial involvement or coordination with the federal agency during implementation. The activity category is Environment, and the listing indicates an expected single award. The total estimated funding amount is $137,645, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $137,645, meaning the award amount was effectively fixed for this action. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting date was February 20, 2012, with a creation date of February 17, 2012. The original and current closing date were both February 24, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on March 25, 2012. The CFDA number shown is 15.663. For access issues or questions, the listed agency contact is Bernard Lujan, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 505-248-6805. The notice also points applicants to Grants.gov for additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande."
2. Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
3. Is this a new funding opportunity or a continuation?
It is categorized as a continuation. The notice focuses on modifying an existing cooperative agreement supporting the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program rather than launching a brand-new program.
4. What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial involvement or coordination with the federal agency during implementation.
5. What is the program or project this modification supports?
The modification supports the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program.
6. What is the main purpose of the modification?
The core purpose is to enable USFWS to provide financial assistance through grant agreements with two local irrigation districts in order to purchase water rights and dedicate that water to wildlife and habitat restoration needs along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico.
7. What geographic area is targeted by this opportunity?
The geographic emphasis is the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande, from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico state line.
8. How will the grant funding be used, in practical terms?
The funding is aimed at securing legal rights to water (by purchasing water rights) so that water can be made available for ecological purposes, including restoring or maintaining native habitats that depend on river flows or associated wetland conditions.
9. What kinds of environmental or conservation benefits are expected?
The described public benefits include improving environmental conditions in the river system, supporting endangered species recovery efforts, strengthening management of wetland and riparian areas, and promoting healthier ecosystem function. Examples mentioned include improving seasonal or base flows for native vegetation and enhancing wetland inundation patterns.
10. Which refuge or USFWS unit is this connected to?
The opportunity is specifically connected to the San Andres National Wildlife Refuge (SANWR) in New Mexico (Region 2).
11. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NWRS 22521 1201.
12. What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number shown is 15.663.
13. What category of activity does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Environment.
14. How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expected single award.
15. What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $137,645.
16. Is there an award ceiling or floor?
Yes. The award ceiling is $137,645 and the award floor is also $137,645, meaning the award amount was effectively fixed for this action.
17. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
18. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
19. What fiscal year is referenced for this opportunity?
The notice references fiscal year 2012.
20. When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was February 20, 2012 (with a creation date of February 17, 2012).
21. What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date were both February 24, 2012.
22. Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 25, 2012.
23. Where can applicants find additional details?
The notice points applicants to Grants.gov for additional details.
24. Who is the agency contact for questions or access issues?
The listed agency contact is Bernard Lujan, Assistant Refuge Supervisor. Phone: 505-248-6805.
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